Sterling vs Zalal headlines UFC FN April 25

Aljamain Sterling faces Youssef Zalal in the main event of UFC Fight Night on April 25 in Las Vegas at featherweight. This bantamweight veteran Sterling, formerly a two-division contender, drops to featherweight for a key matchup against rising contender Zalal. The fight headlines a stacked card airing on Paramount+, marking a significant booking for Sterling's new weight class push. It matters for the featherweight division as a win could vault Sterling back into title contention amid Topuria's reign. Expect Sterling to leverage grappling against Zalal's striking; outcome could shake up rankings post-event.